Saling - Kapkot, Bageshwar
Saling is a village situated in the Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kapkot and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Shaling serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saling village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saling is 050534. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.75 hectares and falls under the 263632 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Saling village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Saling
According to the 2011 Census, Saling village had a total population of 310 people, including 150 males and 160 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 61.49%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 310 | 150 | 160 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 31 | 19 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 207 | 116 | 91 |
| Illiterate Population | 103 | 34 | 69 |
Nearby Villages of Saling
Saling is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Saling
Public transport in the Saling is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Saling is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Saling
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saling village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Saling
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saling village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Saling
Where is Saling located?
Saling village is located in Kapkot Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Saling?
The Gram Panchayat of Saling is Shaling.
What is the pincode of Saling?
The pincode of Saling is 263632.
What is the population of Saling?
Saling had a total population of 310, including 150 males and 160 females.
How many households are there in Saling?
Saling had 75 households.
What is the literacy rate in Saling?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saling was 74.19%. Male literacy was 88.55% and female literacy was 61.49%.